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Under the current welfare legislation in BC, the following types of welfare benefits are available to those who qualify: | Under the current welfare legislation in BC, the following types of welfare benefits are available to those who qualify: | ||
# '''Income Asistance''' <br /> | # '''Income Asistance''' <br /> | ||
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''' | # '''Disability Assistance''' <br /> | ||
This is a slightly higher, but still modest, monthly support and shelter allowance provided under the ''Employment and Assistance for Persons with Disabilities Act'' [[https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/policies-for-government/bcea-policy-and-procedure-manual/bc-laws/employment-and-assistance-for-persons-with-disabilities-act EAPWDA]] to those who meet the definition of “person with disabilities” in [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/policies-for-government/bcea-policy-and-procedure-manual/bc-laws/employment-and-assistance-for-persons-with-disabilities-act#section2 s 2] of that Act. | |||
On disability assistance, a single person under age 65 can receive up to $1358.50 per month, consisting of $983.50 per month for support, plus a minimum of $75 and up to a maximum of $375 shelter allowance. This total amount is to cover housing, utilities, food, clothing, and all other basic necessities. | On disability assistance, a single person under age 65 can receive up to $1358.50 per month, consisting of $983.50 per month for support, plus a minimum of $75 and up to a maximum of $375 shelter allowance. This total amount is to cover housing, utilities, food, clothing, and all other basic necessities. | ||
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'''Persons with Persistent Multiple Barriers (PPMB) Assistance | # '''Persons with Persistent Multiple Barriers (PPMB) Assistance''' <br /> | ||
This is a slightly higher income assistance rate for people with “persistent multiple barriers” to employment for those who meet the PPMB definition set out in [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#section2 s 2] of the ''Employment and Assistance Regulation'' [[https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002 EAR]]. It is for people with a medical condition that makes it difficult or impossible to look for work or to keep a job. Technically, it falls within the definition of “income assistance” but this chapter will refer to it as a distinct form of welfare benefits. | |||
On PPMB assistance, a single person under age 65 currently can receive up to $985.00 per month, consisting of $610.00 per month for support, plus a minimum of $75 and up to a maximum of $375 for shelter costs. This total amount is to cover housing, utilities, food, transportation, clothing, and all other basic necessities. | On PPMB assistance, a single person under age 65 currently can receive up to $985.00 per month, consisting of $610.00 per month for support, plus a minimum of $75 and up to a maximum of $375 for shelter costs. This total amount is to cover housing, utilities, food, transportation, clothing, and all other basic necessities. | ||
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''' | # '''Hardship Assistance''' <br /> | ||
This is a support and shelter allowance provided under [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/policies-for-government/bcea-policy-and-procedure-manual/bc-laws/bc-employment-and-assistance-act-263-2002#section5 s 5 of the EAA] and [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/policies-for-government/bcea-policy-and-procedure-manual/bc-laws/employment-and-assistance-for-persons-with-disabilities-act#section6 s 6 of the EAPWDA] to persons who are not otherwise eligible for income assistance, PPMB, or disability assistance (see also [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#part4 part 4 of the EAR] and [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#part4 part 4 of the EAPWDR]). Some (but not all) categories of hardship assistance are repayable, i.e. a person receiving hardship assistance may accrue a debt owing to the government. It is usually temporary assistance. People with the PPMB or PWD designation may also receive hardship assistance, if they are not otherwise eligible for PPMB or PWD benefits. Therefore, there are different rates of hardship assistance | |||
On regular (income assistance) hardship assistance, a single person under age 65 currently receives a maximum of $935.00 per month to cover housing, utilities, food, transportation, clothing, and all other basic necessities. | On regular (income assistance) hardship assistance, a single person under age 65 currently receives a maximum of $935.00 per month to cover housing, utilities, food, transportation, clothing, and all other basic necessities. | ||
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''' | # '''Health Supplements''' <br /> | ||
Recipients of income assistance, PPMB, and disability assistance may qualify for various health supplements from the Ministry. [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#division_d2e10033 See Part 5, division 5 of the EAR], and [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#division_d2e8911 Part 5, division 4 of the EAPWDR]. | |||
''' | # '''Supplements''' <br /> | ||
The ministry may provide these other forms of assistance on a case-by-case basis for specific purposes set out under the [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/policies-for-government/bcea-policy-and-procedure-manual/bc-laws/bc-employment-and-assistance-act-263-2002 EAA] and [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/policies-for-government/bcea-policy-and-procedure-manual/bc-laws/employment-and-assistance-for-persons-with-disabilities-act EAPWDA] and their associated regulations. See especially [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#part5 Part 5 of the EAR], [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#part5 Part 5 of the EAPWDR], and the Ministry website (http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/income-assistance/on-assistance/supplements). | |||
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